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Interesting Questions, Facts and Information
- There are a total of 30 general entries.
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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
Farnham, John
Scrubbing Brush. This was John's 1st hit about an overworked and underappreciated cleaning lady. If you have attended any of John's concerts, the fans keep on John's case to sing "Sadie". John seems a bit apprehensive to sing it, but he always does to please his huge leigon of fans.
"Down the barrel of a gun". Recorded on his "Whispering Jack" album in 1986, "You're The Voice" is probably John's most popular song. Other great Australian singers have sung this with John including Anthony Warlow, Olivia Newton John and Kate Cebrano.
"Angels" is a great song, but John did record another song in his "Age of Reason" album that he sung about angels. What was the song called? | John Farnham, "The Voice"
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"We're No Angels". "Age of Reason" was recorded in 1988, and amongst his more well known songs such as "Pressure Down" and "Two Strong Hearts" there is "We're No Angels" a song saying that no-one is perfect especially John.
Rain. A true song considering 85% of New South Wales is in severe drought.
In his "The Last Time Tour", John drafted an American saxophone player to play the didgeriedoo for this song during the tour.
Man of the Hour . "Man of the Hour" was recorded in 2000 for John's album "33 1/3". This song sort of puts John in his place. John is the 'Man of the Hour', Australias best entertainer.
"Granada". "The Main Event" toured in 1999. This very special concert brought together Australia's 3 premier singing talents. John Farnham, Olivia Newton John and Anthony Warlow. In "Granada" a famous opera piece, John not only proved to Anthony but to all his fans that he can sing opera as well as anyone.
John's son formed a punk band "Nana Zhami". At John's "50th Birthday" album, Nana Zhami performed what old Farnham hit? | John Farnham, "The Voice"
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"Infatuation". "Nana Zhami" was formed in 1999 joining John's son and his mates from his garage band. Nana Zhami sung "Infatuation" a classic Farnham hit in the late 90's punk style. A pity that the band broke up, it would have been interesting if they did more "punk" versions of John's calssics.
Most people know that John had a duet with Jimmy Barnes to produce "When Something is Wrong with my Baby". However, John did feature in a song with one of Australia's leading female artists. Who was she? | John Farnham, "The Voice"
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Kate Cebrano. John and Kate combined at John's "50th Birthday" to sing Kate's hit "Everyting's Alright". They also combined in Kate's original recording of "Everything's Alright" in 1991.
"Everything's Alright ". The video clip of this song sees John with the long frizzy hair, puffy white shirt but the same voice that inspired fans through the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today.
True. John and Chiu sung a duet version of "Don't Let it End" a song from the album "Romeo's Heart" recorded in 1998. It was also the only time John has sung in a different language.
No. "Burn for You" was recorded in 1992 and released on the "Chain Reaction" album. This song was set to be released in America in early 1993. The song was remixed, the acoustic guitar was replaced with a electronic synthesiser. However, the song was never released.
"You're The Voice" is a great song I admit, but another version of this great song was released on 'Anthology 3', that I did not enjoy. What version was it? | John Farnham, "The Voice"
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"Swing Version". John joined the Melbourne Sympthony Orchestra to perform this "Swing Version" live in a concert in 1987. This song is on the "Anthology 3" album. The "Anthology" series was released in 2000.
David Hirschfelder. David Hirschfelder appeared on 'Whispering Jack', 'Age Of Reason', 'Chain Reaction', 'Full House', and the 'Then Again' albums.
Trouble. Nikki Nicholls and Penny Dyer sing backing vocals on this track.
Brett Garsed. Brett is still a member of John's band today.
What was the first single released from 'Whispering Jack, Number one in the charts for seven weeks? | John "The Voice" Farnham
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You're The Voice. 'Whispering Jack' stayed at Number one in the charts for 27 weeks.
Mondo Rock. 'A Touch Of Paradise' was written by Ross Wilson and originally recorded by him with Mondo Rock.
Ross Fraser. Ross has produced all of John's album releases since "Whispering Jack".
John Farnham. "Whispering Jack" celebrated its 20th anniversary in October 2006. It won three ARIA awards in 1987.
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